The Book of Mormon

Mosiah 20:10

1830 Edition

And it came to pass that the battle became exceeding sore, for they fought like lions for their prey.

Changes

And it came to pass that the battle became exceedingly sore, for they fought like lions for their prey.

Simple English

The battle was very hard. They fought like lions fighting for their food.

Paraphrase

The battle turned brutal. They fought like lions defending their prey.